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Who best to hire for this work

  • 14-06-2015 10:21pm
    #1
    paddylonglegs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,578 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    You might have some experience with this and help me make a decision. We're planning on doing some work on our hall and kitchen. It's not real major building work so I'm trying to figure whether to manage all the trades myself or is it cheaper to get someone in to manage the lot. Below is a list of work that needs carrying out:

    -New floor tiles in hall and kitchen
    -New skirting throughout
    -Possibly new architrave for doorways if we replace 7 doors in the near future
    -15 new down lighters to replace light in and changes some light switches around
    - supply and fit new kitchen island
    - new oak counter top for kitchen and new Island
    - kitchen splash back
    - new kitchen sink
    - replace extractor hood
    - new velux window roof light for kitchen
    - paint kitchen cabinets ( will do this myself)
    - paint walls throughout (will probably do this myself)

    I will be able to source all material myself. I'm just not sure if I need a kitchen fitter in to do some work, or a chippe to do all of it bar elec/plumbing.

    What would be best way to go?


Comments

  • #2
    whizbang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭whizbang


    I think a lot depends on how finicky you are. By that I mean, can you put up with the slightest bump in the tiles, will you even see a bent nail in the architrave, etc.

    Velux roof light is one of those sticky ones. Surprisingly easy to do, but if its not right, there's shed loads of trouble ahead. Who fixes it, who pays for it, who pays for replastering, painting etc.

    Oak counter top - Supplier only. Design, survey, measure, supply, fit, signoff.

    Electrician/plumber not required, good handyman is enough.


  • #3
    FishOnABike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭FishOnABike


    I would have thought that with recent electrical regulations installing a number of new downlighters, changing some light switches around would involve some level of rewiring. This level of work would need to be done and certified by a registered electrician.


  • #4
    whizbang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭whizbang


    -15 new down lighters to replace light in and changes some light switches around

    Sorry Op, didnt read this one, not going to argue this one here.


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